• Fill out a simple, one-page application to confirm eligibility.

• Eligible applicants will be entered into a lottery for fair selection.

• If selected, funds will be distributed within 3-5 business days of receiving all documentation.
  

• Small business owner or self-employed as your primary source of income

• Unable to work due to evacuation, damage, or being in a wildfire impact area

• Annual revenue under $250,000

• Must be a for-profit business

• ID (Driver’s License or other government issued photo ID)

• Pre-impact business bank account statement 
  (If you do not have one, we will accept personal bank account statement, Cash App, or Venmo.)

In addition, provide 1 of the following:

• Business registration with California Secretary of State or County Clerk Office 

• Business utility Bill (water, gas, electric)

• Letter or Contract confirming loss of work from Clients

• Receipt, Invoice, or Proof of work in affected area (within last 60 days)

• Documentation of physical damages

• Most recent bank statement or merchant service statement

1/27: First Round Selection
2/3: Second Round Selection
2/10: Third Round Selection
2/17: Fourth Round Selection
2/24: Fifth Round Selection
3/3: Sixth Round Selection
3/10: Seventh Round Selection
3/17: Eighth Round Selection

*Not accepting new applications at this time

Our goal is to provide assistance to as many people as possible in an equitable way. We are using a lottery process to ensure fairness in the selection of grant recipients.

We are giving applicants ample time to apply. Many of those impacted will need additional time as they are dealing with immediate emergencies.

• No

• If you are eligible, your application will stay on the list as long as funds are available. 
  
  Please Note: If you do not hear from us, your application will remain on the list.

We can direct deposit funds into a verified bank account or a check will be mailed to you.